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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.67, 548.61 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.67, 548.61 and 325.35 is: 488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.67 : 548.61 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.67/548.61 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.67x = 548.61 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.67x = 178,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,490.26/365.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.12

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